Electronics manufacturer Plexus Q4 revenue edges past estimates

Overview

• Plexus Corp fiscal Q4 revenue of $1.058 bln beats analyst expectations

• Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal Q4 exceeds company guidance, says CEO Todd Kelsey

• Company repurchased $21.5 mln of shares, $85 mln remains in authorization

Outlook

• Plexus sees Q1 2026 revenue between $1.050 bln and $1.090 bln

• Company expects Q1 2026 GAAP EPS of $1.40 to $1.55

• Plexus anticipates Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $1.66 to $1.81

Result Drivers

• MANUFACTURING WINS - Plexus secured 28 manufacturing programs in Q4, representing $274 mln in annualized revenue, contributing to revenue growth

• INVENTORY REDUCTION - Co reduced gross inventory balance by $82 mln compared to fiscal 2024, improving cash cycle and financial performance

• CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT - Generated $97 mln in free cash flow in Q4, exceeding projections and supporting share repurchase and debt reduction

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the electronic equipment & parts peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Plexus Corp is $158.00, about 4.9% above its October 21 closing price of $150.33

• The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

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